The long-rumored Surface Mini may soon see the light of day, as Microsoft is preparing for a press event related the Surface.

The event is scheduled for May 20.

Manu rumors about the Surface Mini's details are floating around. According some reports, it will be powered by Windows RT. Amazon has also listed Surface Mini accessories that suggest that the new slate will sport an 8-inch screenor even a smaller one at 7.5-inch. It is also expected to ship with a stylus.

A Qualcomm-powered Surface would be a first, as reported by Bloomberg. The Lumia 2520 from Nokia also uses a Qualcomm processor. Intel will also participate in the expected rollout on May 20, according to Bloomberg.

Rumors of an Xbox-focused miniature Surface tablet have also floated around in the past, although Xbox chief Phil Spencer said on Monday that the division prefers to focus on Windows Phones and tablets rather than portable gaming handhelds.